Posts Tagged ‘Candy’

Halloween Trick-or-Treaters need to Beware of Chocolate Coins

Saturday, October 25th, 2008

melamine coinsSherwood brand Pirate’s Gold Milk Chocolate Coins, sold across Canada by Costco, and also in various dollar and bulk stores, is imported from China and contains melamine, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. This is the same chemical responsible for killing numerous babies in China and sickening thousands more.

On October 8 the Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued its warning when the candy tested positive for melamine.

For more information, visit: Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Consumer Advisory.

Website Organization Starts Allergy Friendly Halloween Campaign

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008
Hang this symbol on your door on Halloween.

Hang this symbol on your door on Halloween to notify trick or treaters that you are an allergy friendly house.

I just received an email alert from one of my allergy subscriptions. Boy was I excited to read this! A new organization has formed to help assist families dealing with multiple food allergies.

Co-founder Erin states, “We started AllergyFreeHalloween.org because we want a world where children with food allergies can trick-or-treat without worry. Please join us in giving out Halloween treats that are fun and allergy-safe.”

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